Sustaining Program Manager — Consumer
Core
Own end-to-end program management for live Consumer hardware products, driving sustaining engineering, supply chain stability, and cost-down initiatives.
Role type
Senior Sustaining Program Manager (Consumer Hardware)
Builds
Sustaining processes and operational stability for live consumer hardware products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware manufacturing
Required skills
Program management, Engineering Change Order (ECO) management, Contract Manufacturer (CM) oversight, Cost-down leadership, End-of-Life planning, Cross-functional alignment, Financial acumen (COGS tracking), Risk management
Preferred skills
Mechanical engineering background, Manufacturing process knowledge (stamping, molding), Kitchen/appliance experience, Spanish or Chinese fluency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Run recurring Sustaining Core reviews and maintain prioritized project lists; Drive ECOs from proposal to production cutover; Oversee contract manufacturer and supplier execution; Partner with Finance on COGS projections and variance reconciliation; Lead end-of-life planning and inventory risk analysis; Execute cost-down and alternate-supply qualification initiatives; Serve as central point of contact for cross-functional risk resolution; Deliver executive reporting on program health and budget.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC